PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * AI in nursing raises questions about safety, ethics, and human care * As artificial intelligence systems spread through hospitals and clinics, a growing debate is emerging over whether the technology will ultimately strengthen nursing care-or gradually replace parts of it. That tension is at the center of a new University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing report, " Artificial Intelligence  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Alison Jones gains real-world marketing experience through VisitErie internship * For Alison Jones, a summer internship with VisitErie offers more than professional experience -it's an opportunity to help promote the region she has always called home. A senior at PennWest Edinboro majoring in interdisciplinary studies with dual minors in marketing and event planning and management, Jones is spending her summer a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2026-2027 * CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today introduced the 21 members of its Board of Trustees for the coming year following elections held during the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates. Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, a New York urologic surgeon, was sworn in as the 181st president of the America  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSletter) -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, issued the following letter to the departments of Justice and Education: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 5, 2026 The Honorable Harmeet Dhillon Assistant Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division 950 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20530 - Mr. Frank E. Miller Jr. Director, Chief Privacy Officer U.S. Department of Education Student Privacy Policy Office 400 Mar  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 10 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mike Hilgers Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests * Lincoln - Attorney General Hilgers announced today a $4.87 million multistate settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged administrative fees, and failed to deliver timely COVID-19 test results. The multis  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans * June 10, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income   more

SALEM, Oregon, June 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests Oregonians who were impacted can check eligibility, apply online for refunds  - Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $4.87 million multistate settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged administrative fees,  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Helps Secure National Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests * Pa. is part of a settlement that includes millions of dollars in consumer relief HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania is part of a $4.87 million multistate settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims regarding the company ove  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income American  more

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Big Business, Big Projects: Grad lands jobs at Wendy's, Nike, Abercrombie & More * When it comes time in a young person's life to choose a college, any number of deciding factors might influence their decision. For 2005 graduate Lindsay Kelleher, there were two: first, the college needed to have her intended program of study, which was business. Second, it needed to be far enough away from her hom  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Biobehavioral health researcher earns Lloyd Prize for Innovative Health Research * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) has announced Mohanraj Krishnan as the recipient of the 2026 Lloyd Prize for Innovative Health Research made possible by an endowment created by Penn State Professor Emeritus Thomas Lloyd, a former College of Medicine faculty member  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region * * * Area prices were up 0.8 percent over the past month, up 5.0 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast Region advanced 0.8 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index increased   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region * * * Area prices were up 1.3 percent over the past two months, up 4.1 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area advanced 1.3 percent for the two months ending in May 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (B  more

NEW YORK, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, New York-Newark-Jersey City May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region * * * Area prices up 0.4 percent over the month, 5.1 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for New York-Newark-Jersey City increased 0.4 percent in May after advancing 1.0 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and en  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on June 10, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on May 2026 CPI Inflation Data Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the annualized Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for May 2026 was 4.2 percent: "Today's inflation da  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Study May Help Explain Why Some Children with Sepsis or Organ Failure Face a Harder Recovery * A Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) research team, working with collaborators across Penn and several national institutions, reported this week that many critically ill children who develop multiple organ dysfunction  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Coaching parents of preschool children improved child skills through grade seven * The children of parents who received coaching and support materials in preschool had fewer conduct problems in middle school and higher levels of academic skills more than seven years later, according to a new study by an interdisciplinary team of Penn State researchers.  In a recent study published in De  more

NEW YORK, June 11 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council posted the following news release: * * * Community Groups Seek Legal Action on Flesh-Dissolving Chemical at Oil Refineries Lawsuit argues EPA is breaking federal law by refusing to regulate hydrogen fluoride, placing more than 19 million people nationwide at risk - A federal judge in Los Angeles heard arguments today in a lawsuit seeking to force the EPA to regulate hydrogen fluoride (HF), a chemical used by at least 40 oil refineri  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton to DOJ: Investigate Communist China Influence on Data Center Development * Contact: Hannah McCarthy (202) 465-5601 June 10, 2026 Washington, D.C. -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche requesting an investigation into the efforts of foreign adversaries, including Communist China, to manipulate U.S. policy and public opinion on data cen  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Data Centers Are Opposed by Over Half of Americans * Key Takeaways 1 A campaign in The Guardian last year and related media hype about AI and its data centers have convinced over half of all Americans to strongly oppose nearby construction and led them to link rising electricity prices to their proliferation. 2 Some states and locales are moving to prohibit or delay data cent  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11362) by research librarian Clayton M. Levy. Here are excerpts: * * * Defense Primer: Arlington National Cemetery Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) is a military cemetery administered by the Office of Army Cemeteries. Located in Arlington County, Virginia, the cemetery was created in 1864 during the Civil War from 200 acres of plantation land that once belonged to George Wash  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Partner Julian A. Jackson-Fannin Elected President of the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association & Foundation * Julian A. Jackson-Fannin, a partner in the Miami office of Duane Morris LLP, has been elected president of the Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association & Foundation and was sworn in during the organization's 45th Annual Scholarship & Instal  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Partners Nicole McLaughlin, David Wolfsohn and Christiane Schuman Campbell Named to WTR Global Leaders 2026 Duane Morris is pleased to announce that Intellectual Property Practice Group partners Nicole McLaughlin, David Wolfsohn and Christiane Schuman Campbell were listed in World Trademark Review Global Leaders 2026. Now in its eighth year of publi  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Recognized by Bloomberg Law as a Leading Law Firm NEW YORK - Duane Morris has been recognized by Bloomberg Law in its Leading Law Firms, which identifies firms making a significant impact within their fields of practice. This prestigious honor highlights firms across the United States that excel in financial strength, talent, growth and business inno  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Enabling robots to chart a better course * In the aftermath of an earthquake, unpiloted aerial vehicles (UAVs) could fly through a collapsed building to map the scene, giving rescuers information they need to quickly reach survivors. But this remains an extremely challenging problem for an autonomous robot, which would need to swiftly adjust its trajectory to avoid sudden obstacles while s  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Administrator Zeldin Concludes Four-Day New York Tour, Advancing Clean Water and Energy Priorities * NEW YORK - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin wrapped up a four-day swing across New York State on Monday, June 8, spotlighting Trump Administration priorities on Long Island, in the Hudson Valley, and in the Southern Tier. Over the course of the trip, Zeldi  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 9 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * FIRE SURVEY: Law professors report widespread self-censorship and fear of speaking freely * PHILADELPHIA, June 9, 2026 -A new survey of law school faculty paints a bleak picture of free speech and inquiry in the legal academy, with respondents reporting self-censorship, political litmus tests, and attacks on speech from the left and right alike. Over the course   more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, June 11 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Four accomplished alumni join SBU's Board of Trustees St. Bonaventure University has added four distinguished alumni to its Board of Trustees following approval at the board's May 15 meeting on campus. The new trustees bring deep experience in healthcare, finance and energy, investment banking, technology, governance, military and logistics operations, and alumni service at a time when S  more

COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Four Ursinus College Alumni Join Board of Trustees * The Ursinus College Board of Trustees welcomed four new members during its spring meeting held on May 21, 2026. William "Bill" Ursinus Helfferich '75 of Richboro, Pa.; Frank Hennessey '88 of Phoenixville, Pa.; Andrea McCoy, M.D., '82 of Cape May Court House, N.J.; and Jennifer Stephens, D.O., MBA '99 of Schnecksville, Pa., will serve four-year terms, be  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 (TNSletter) -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following letter to President Trump and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 9, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 - The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Getting to the root of it: Why soil matters * Plants, in the form of bushes, trees, crops, and grasses, play a critical role in people's health and well-being, providing sustenance and forming the basis for green spaces like parks, gardens, forests, and even lawns where people can relax and connect with nature. But what about the ground beneath? Soil is one of the most important natural r  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman, Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Federal Efforts to Combat Antisemitism * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) led a bipartisan group of 28 members to introduce the Jewish American Security Act (H.R. 9211), which would strengthen federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States and protect the Jewish communit  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * GS Labs settlement provides $1M in restitution for Washingtonians regarding COVID-19 testing * Washingtonians will receive nearly $1 million in restitution through a bipartisan multistate settlement with GS Labs resolving claims that the company, which ran COVID-19 testing sites, overcharged patients and failed to deliver timely test results. The 18-state coalition, co-led b  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release: * * * GSA Sells Historic Old Post Office Building in Washington, D.C. * Sale fortifies GSA's portfolio while protecting a historic Pennsylvania Avenue landmark WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. General Services Administration announced the sale of the Old Post Office Building, located at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. This sale supports GSA's ongoing effort to reduce the federal govern  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, June 10 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Haiti Soccer Team Finds a World Cup Home at Stockton * Galloway, N.J. -Saudi Arabia. Trinidad and Tobago. Nigeria. The United States. Brazil. Soccer teams from each of these countries have used Stockton University's world-class athletics facilities over the years to train for major international competitions -many with incredible success. Saudi Arabia made a historic run to the Round of 16 at the 1994 F  more

HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Juniata College issued the following news: * * * Honoring Achievements: Four Juniata Alumni Recognized With Awards As Juniata College alumni returned to their alma mater to celebrate an event-filled 2026 Alumni Weekend, four distinguished alumni were recognized for their achievements and contributions with awards on June 6. Cindy (Hill) Valko '76 of Collegeville, Pa., earned the College's Alumni Achievement Award. Blake Colaianne '11 from State College,   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Houlahan Leads Bill to Prohibit President Trump's Slush Fund * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), alongside Representatives Jason Crow (CO-06), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), introduced the Drain the Slush Fund Act, legislation designed to prevent the misuse of Department of Justice settlement funds and ensure taxpayer dollars are used in the pu  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following opening statement from a June 4, 2026, hearing on supporting farmers, ranchers and rural communities: * * * Good morning, everyone. I would like to welcome you all to today's hearing and extend a special thanks to the Honorable Brooke Rollins for joining us for her second appearance before the House Committee on Agriculture. I am very proud to call Secretary Rollins   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House OKs two Neilson bills to promote safer roads * This week, two bills aimed to make Pennsylvania roads safer passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, according to House Transportation Committee Chairman Ed Neilson, author of both bills. House Bill 2336 would require PennDOT to include information for new drivers about safe driving habits in work zones, including a que  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Huck names Leadership Fellows for 2026-27 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences has selected three faculty members to serve as Huck Leadership Fellows for the 2026-27 academic year. The competitive program prepares faculty for future leadership roles while engaging them in strategic initiatives that advance interdisciplinary research at Penn State. Joshua Kell  more

WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary by senior fellow Michael Sobolik to the Daily Wire: * * * The Trump Administration Strikes a Big Blow to China's Chip Chain and Its Spy Game It's one more step in the race for AI and technological dominance. - On Monday, the Trump administration set the record straight on Chinese companies affiliated with Beijing's militar  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, issued the following news release: * * * IBX Registered Nurse Health Coaches give members real support that helps them get and stay healthy and manage costs Registered Nurse (RN) Health Coaches at Independence Blue Cross (IBX) are helping members recover faster, avoid complications, and lower health care costs by providing early, personalized support. By connecting with members soon afte  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * In Toronto, Governor Shapiro and Premier Ford Sign Memorandum of Understanding between Pennsylvania and Province of Ontario to Increase Collaboration, Spur Economic Growth, and Attract Investment MOU outlines areas of collaboration across key industries, including energy, agriculture, life sciences, manufacturing, technology and innovation, and critical minerals.   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises Cannatrek on Merger With Little Green Pharma Global law firm K&L Gates has advised Cannatrek Ltd on the sale of 100% of its issued capital to Little Green Pharma Ltd (ASX:LGP) by way of scheme of arrangement, which the Federal Court of Australia recently approved. Cannatrek is a leading Australian medicinal cannabis company with a strong domestic cultivation and distribution  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Receives More Than 200 Firm, Individual Recommendations in The Legal 500 United States 2026 Edition Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has been ranked in more than 35 practice areas in The Legal 500 United States 2026 edition, with the firm's accolades including a Tier 1 ranking in the Shipping - litigation and regulation category. The edition also recommends more than 130 K&L Gates lawye  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, DelBene, Joyce, Bera celebrate milestone for "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (PA-16), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), and John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), leaders of H.R. 3514, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act, (link is external) released a joint statement after the legislation reached a sign  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Kinkead bill to combat image-based sexual abuse clears PA House * Legislation cracking down on nonconsensual sharing of intimate images advances to Senate HARRISBURG, June 10 - State Rep. Emily Kinkead announced today that the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed her bill to expand protections against image-based sexual abuse by strengthening and closing loopholes in th  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Lawdragon Again Names Sara Aranjo a Leading Global Litigator DUBAI, ABU DHABI, and RIYADH: Partner Sara Aranjo was recognized on Lawdragon's 500 Leading Global Litigators list for the second consecutive year. The award celebrates lawyers at the forefront of international litigation and arbitration, recognizing those who handle high-stakes matters that cross intern  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * The Legal 500 United States 2026 Guide Recognizes 66 Morgan Lewis Practices and 289 Lawyers NEW YORK: Morgan Lewis received 66 practice area rankings, including 17 Tier 1 rankings and a new Tier 1 recognition in Technology Transactions, in the 2026 edition of The Legal 500 United States. Twelve lawyers received the publication's highest distinction, placement on t  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Lewis Katz School of Medicine and School of Pharmacy collaborate to improve global health education * Through the Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) Ghana, Temple faculty and students work closely with students, pharmacists and healthcare educators in Ghana to address gaps between classroom learning and clinical practice. The summer after Gabrielle Stuart's first year as a student   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Litigator Andrew Lee Joins Ballard Spahr in Washington, D.C. * Andrew J. Lee -a litigator with more than 20 years of experience who advises Asia-based companies on issues in the U.S.-has joined Ballard Spahr's Litigation Department and Antitrust and Competition Group as partner, firm Chair Peter Michaud announced today. Andrew is resident in the firm's Washingto  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release: * * * New Foreign Direct Investment in the United States, 2025 * Expenditures by foreign direct investors to acquire, establish, or expand U.S. businesses totaled $232.2 billion in 2025, according to preliminary statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Expenditures increased $76.8 billion, or 49.5 percent, from 2024 levels. As in previous years, acqu  more

NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Health Receives Philanthropic Investment to Advance Autoimmune Disease Research * N YU Langone Health today announced a new philanthropic investment from longtime supporters Judy and Stewart Colton as part of a $15 million gift shared across three Colton Consortium institutions: NYU Langone, Yale University, and   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Culver: Education Committee Approves Bills to Help CTE Students, Boost School Vision Screening The Senate Education Committee, chaired by Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27), approved three bills on Tuesday to boost career and technical education (CTE), identify student vision problems earlier and give school districts the opportunity to offer a seal of biliteracy on diplomas. Sena  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Farry: Committee Approves Bills to Strengthen Pennsylvania Innovation, Research and Life Sciences Several measures to strengthen Pennsylvania's position as a leader in research, development and life sciences innovation were approved by the Senate Institutional Sustainability and Innovation Committee, according to committee chair Sen. Frank Farry (R-6). The bills would expand ince  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Mastriano Bill to Streamline Funding Program for Fire Companies, EMS Agencies Passes Senate Legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) to make it easier for fire and EMS agencies to access state funding through the Fire and EMS Grant program was approved by the Senate today. "The bottom line is we do not want our first responders to be ill-equipped when  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Senator Pennycuick Legislation to Ban Nudification Apps Passes Committee Today, the Senate Communications and Technology Committee passed Senate Bill 1368, legislation introduced by committee Chair State Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24). The measure would ban nudification applications from being developed, operated, or made available in Pennsylvania, including thro  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Picozzi Bill to Modernize Commercial Security Passes Senate Legislation sponsored by Senator Joe Picozzi (R-5) to establish clear statewide standards for electrified security systems used by commercial and industrial properties has passed the Pennsylvania Senate. Senate Bill 1269 would allow businesses to utilize modern perimeter security systems while maintaining strict safety s  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release: * * * Treasurer Stacy Garrity: Pennsylvania Families Have Saved $10 Billion for Education with PA 529 Education savings program exceeds $10 billion in assets - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program has surpassed $10 billion in assets. For over 30 years, the PA 529 program has helped Pennsylvania families save for a wide variety   more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Penn State Dickinson Law launches Craig A. Diehl Pathway to Law Program * CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-This summer, Penn State Dickinson Law is piloting a new program for first-generation students and students from disadvantaged backgrounds at the 19 Penn State University Commonwealth Campuses and 14 institutions within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Educatio  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Gary S. Gildin's article published in Syracuse Law Review's Symposium on Advocacy & Litigation * CARLISLE, PA-The Syracuse Law Review published Professor Gary S. Gildin 's article, "Neuro-Advocacy: Harmonizing Persuasion with the Operation of the Brain," in its Symposium on Advocacy and Litigation: Pedagogy, Practice, & Doctrine. Gildin's article first details r  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf quoted in Law360 article * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Medha D. Makhlouf was recently quoted in a Law360 article about new federal work requirements for people enrolled in Medicaid, part of an overhaul of the program that the article suggests may face legal challenges. "Loper Battle Looms For Medicaid Frailty Work Exemption" discusses the question  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Recreation, park and tourism management faculty receives award for research * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Andrew Mowen, professor of recreation, park, and tourism management (RPTM), received the Cliff Jones Keystone Legacy Award from the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) at its 17th annual awards banquet, where it celebrated conservation leaders from across Pennsylvania. The C  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Redevelopment, Transportation, Environmental and Additional Grant Opportunities * NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commission on Crime and Delinquency: Juvenile Justice System Enhancement Strategy (JJSES) Who May Apply: Private non-profit agency or unit of local government Use: To build on the work that has been completed to date and advance statewide training and technical assistance ar  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith represents Grand Slam Track in Chapter 11 restructuring and plan confirmation * WILMINGTON - Global law firm Reed Smith represented GST, Inc., the professional track and field league known as Grand Slam Track, as debtor in its Chapter 11 case in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The company confirmed and consummated its Chapt  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith's Jim Beck receives DRI Drug and Medical Device Lifetime Achievement Award * PHILADELPHIA -Global law firm Reed Smith today announced that partner James M. "Jim" Beck has received the DRI Drug and Medical Device (DMD) Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his significant and lasting contributions to the defense of the drug and medical device industr  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to Vice President JD Vance: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 7, 2026 The Honorable JD Vance Vice President of the United States Chairman, White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Vice President Vance: The Committee on Oversight and Government Re  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Smucker Supports Reconciliation 2.0, The Secure America Act * WASHINGTON - Representative Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Vice Chairman of the House Budget Committee, voted in favor of the Secure America Act (S. 2), the budget reconciliation bill that provides $70 billion in funding over the next three years for U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Slams Republican Hearing Targeting Diverse Students, Educators, and Progressive School Districts * WASHINGTON. D.C. - JUNE 10, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined colleagues, educators, parents, advocates, and human rights organizations for a press conference demanding an end to the Trump administration and Republicans' attacks on trans children and Black and b  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reschenthaler Advances $200 million in FY2027 Appropriations Bills for Southwestern Pennsylvania * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) secured $34.5 million in Community Project Funding and $167.2 million for Montgomery Lock and Dam in the Fiscal Year 2027 House Appropriations Bills. This legislation has been reported out of the House Appropriations Committee and a  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, June 11 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota consumers will receive $50,380.00 as part of a $4.87 million 18-state settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged admi  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Markey, Reps. Garbarino, Houlahan Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Prioritize Grants and Research on Natural Climate Solutions * Bill Text (PDF) Washington ( June 9, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, along with Representatives Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) and Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06 ) today reintroduced the N  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Markey, Reps. Garbarino, Houlahan Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Prioritize Grants and Research on Natural Climate Solutions * Washington ( June 9, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, along with Representatives Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) and Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06 ) today reintroduced the Natural Climate Solu  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Senate Approves Stefano, Coleman Sunshine Act Transparency Bill The Senate today unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Jarrett Coleman (R-16) to strengthen government transparency and protect the public's right to know. "Sunshine laws only work when the public can actually see what's coming," Stefano said. "A productive govern  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Alex Padilla, D-California, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration, issued the following letter to President Trump: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 8, 2026 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Trump: On May 21, 2026, you issued an Emergency Presidential Det  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $400,000 to Support Upper Conestoga Watershed Improvements, Highlights Work at Zeiset Farm During Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week In total, more than $430,000 in funding -- including DEP's investment -- supports stream restoration, agricultural conservation practices, buffer installation, and watershed improvements in the Upper Co  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Six Penn Staters earn Fulbright U.S. Student Awards Six Penn Staters have received awards in the 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Student Program -five finalists and an alternate. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is the largest U.S. exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake internatio  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Six Penn Staters earn Fulbright U.S. Student Awards Six Penn Staters have received awards in the 2026-27 Fulbright U.S. Student Program -five finalists and an alternate. The Fulbright U.S. Student Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, is the largest U.S. exchange program offering opportunities for students and young professionals to undertake international graduate study, ad  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congresswoman Scanlon on Republican Reconciliation Bill * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today released the following statement on Republicans' reconciliation bill: "Today, House Republicans joined their Senate counterparts to pass a partisan budget bill that turbocharges corrupt immigration enforcement, at the expense of Americans' civil rights an  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Still in bloom: Penn State Flower Trials mark 90 years * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -For 90 years, the Penn State Flower Trials have helped growers answer a simple question: Which flowers are best worth planting? This summer, the trials are celebrating that legacy by pairing cutting-edge new varieties with "Oldies but Goodies," classic flowers that have stood the test of time. "Sometimes your  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 8 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Strategic ETF Partner Hire Strengthens K&L Gates' Asset Management and Investment Funds Practice San Francisco - Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Edward Baer as a partner in its Asset Management and Investment Funds (AMIF) practice. Baer joins the firm's San Francisco office from Ropes & Gray LLP. Baer brings extensive experience advising exchange-traded funds (ETFs), investment companie  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following statement on June 9, 2026, at a hearing entitled "On Call for America: Strengthening Access Through Locum Tenens Providers": * * * "Today's hearing will cover an important issue affecting our health care workforce and, ultimately, patient access to care. "Too often, patients struggle to obtain important medical services because o  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, issued the following opening remarks on June 9, 2026, at a roundtable entitled "Shedding Wasted Space: Roundtable on Effective Implementation of Public Buildings Reforms": * * * I am pleased to welcome our participants to today's Subcommittee roundtable on federal real estate. I look forward to continui  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * The Many Shapes of Sabbaticals * Sabbaticals come in many shapes and sizes. Some involve crossing oceans and cultures, others U.S. states and institutions. Yet leaving one's home and family can be impractical if not impossible. And leaving home isn't the only way to immerse oneself in new research, develop educational plans, form new collaborations, and shore up ex  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The Medical Minute: How can I help my aging parent with depression? * HERSHEY, Pa. -Maria R. says her mother has never had an easy life. "She's dealt with depression for a long time," says Maria, who asked not to use her real name. But a few years ago, things began to escalate. The 81-year-old began pacing constantly. She lost nearly 25 pounds and stopped enjoying the opera she once lov  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson's Bill Passes in Education Package to Prevent Student Aid Fraud * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed the No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026, which included U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson's (R-PA) Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability Act. This legislation would establish strong safeguards to prevent student aid fraud. This issue, comm  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Tiny, knotted robots jump, fly, and plant seeds * When a knot lets go, it doesn't just fall apart. It snaps. That simple observation led Penn Engineers to rethink what a knot can do. Instead of treating it as something that holds tension, they asked a different question: what happens when you design a knot to release it? The answer is a tiny, soft robot capable of leaping meters into th  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Treats to concrete: Penn State Bakery to use grad student's carbon capture tech * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Bakery has long supported the University community through baked goods and desserts. Now, with a system developed by Matthew Hollingham, a third-year doctoral student in architectural engineering, the Bakery will also help pave the way for carbon capture and utilization.   more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 10 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Unlocking manure's potential * SDSU leads multistate study on the power of swine manure in growing better crops Farmers feed their animals the crops they grow. The animals produce manure that is applied on crop fields to promote plant growth. Farmers harvest those crops and feed them back to their animals, and the cycle repeats over and over again. Producers have been applying manure on the  more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova Researcher Authors Comprehensive Look at Large Outdoor Gatherings and Severe Weather Risk * If Benjamin Franklin had modern climatological data to consult, he may have scheduled his famous kite and key experiment for July of 1753 in Philadelphia, instead of a month sooner. July, after all, is Philadelphia's most active month for lightning strikes, noted Stephen Strader, PhD, associat  more

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Vishay Intertechnology Extends ILHB Series of Automotive Grade Ferrite Beads to Support Wider Range of EMC Noise Reduction Applications Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced an expansion of its ILHB series of Automotive Grade multilayer chip ferrite beads for high current filtering. The Vishay Dale devices now offer higher current capability, smaller case   more

WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania, June 11 (TNSjou) -- Washington and Jefferson College issued the following news: * * * CEBE Director Advances Energy Research with Two New Publications Dr. Corey Young, executive director of the Center for Energy and the Built Environment at Washington & Jefferson College, recently published two academic papers in scholarly journals. A review article in Oxford Open Energy synthesizes sprawling literature on various aspects of data center development, including energy  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Why consumers are more likely to commit to purchases they work to find Temple researcher Elina Hur found that consumers are more likely to commit to their choices when they feel their search efforts have paid off. - You've found the apartment that checks every box. The car has everything you're looking for. The product has the best reviews. So why is it still so hard to commit? New research from Tem  more